Deputy Head, Fund Solutions & Accounting

About the Role

We are looking for a Deputy Head to deliver fund accounting, fund administration and fund advisory services to our clients. You will lead client engagements, ensure quality delivery, and help grow our fund solutions practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in running the fund solutions and accounting practice, including engagement planning, resourcing and delivery
• Lead client engagements covering fund accounting, NAV calculation, financial reporting and investor reporting
• Review financial statements, management accounts and audit schedules for client funds
• Manage client relationships and act as a key contact for fund managers, auditors, custodians and banks
• Ensure quality, timeliness and profitability of engagements, including scoping, fee proposals and monitoring utilisation
• Lead, coach and develop consultants and fund accountants
• Support regulatory and compliance advisory, including MAS requirements, AML/CFT and FATCA/CRS

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related field; professional qualification (CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent) preferred
• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration or fund advisory, including 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Experience in a consulting, advisory, audit or professional services environment is an advantage
• Good knowledge of fund structures (e.g. VCC, unit trusts, hedge funds, private equity, real estate or private debt funds) and relevant accounting standards
• Working knowledge of the MAS regulatory framework
• Hands-on experience with fund accounting systems (e.g. [Investran, Geneva, Advent, etc.])
• Strong client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
• Strong people leadership and the ability to guide a small team